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Jesse Metcalfe Says He Was ‘Oblivious’ to Desperate Housewives Feuds as Wisteria Lane Reboot Moves Forward

He described his Desperate Housewives role as a breakthrough he embraced without awareness of the leading ladies’ behind-the-scenes strife.

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Jesse Metcalfe played John Rowland, the teenage gardener who falls into a steamy affair with Eva Longoria’s character, Gabrielle Solis.

Overview

  • At a Dallas panel, Metcalfe said he was “oblivious” to rumors of discord among the show’s female stars because he was simply thrilled to secure the part.
  • He called the John Rowland role a career breakthrough and said he was “very grateful” for the opportunity.
  • Metcalfe noted he booked the part only after an unsuccessful pilot season and added that the years following his 2009 exit were formative.
  • Longstanding reports of tension among the original cast, including Nicollette Sheridan’s $20 million lawsuit against ABC and creator Marc Cherry that was ultimately dismissed, form the backdrop to his remarks.
  • Kerry Washington’s Onyx Collective is moving ahead with Wisteria Lane, a Desperate Housewives–inspired reboot that has renewed interest in the franchise.